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You know, after reading this and other posts from the DFW area, I am beginning to feel like the only guy to have sleeve surgery! So can a sleeved guy attend? Eric

Great to hear from you. Glad to hear everything is going well so far! Eric

Simply Awesome!

I wish I could say I understand. I have never lived through what you are right now so I won't say I understand why something like this would happen. But I do thank God that it was found! I am praying for you that this turns out well for you. *Hugs* I know you may feel alone, and we are only people on computers talking through this forum, but you have people rooting for you, cheering for you and praying for you. Eric

Know how you feel! The day after my surgery I had jumped up 10 pounds from all the effects from the surgery. Don't worry though it'll pass. Trust me on that! Welcome to the Loser's Bench!

Nine days post op and I decided to start up my exercise routine that I was doing before I was sleeved. I had been biking anywhere from 5 to 9 miles at a time and when I walked I was actually up to about 5 miles and increasing! So I walked. In the Texas heat. With water. I'm 2 minutes off my pace walking, and only got 3 miles in before turning back to the house. I get 3.46 miles in, in 1:02:56. I feel slow and really out of the shape I was getting into.The only weird things were that I felt I guess gas during the last portion of my walk, but I was taking in water ok. Here's a link to my route: http://www.mapmyfitness.com/workout/144945533

Congrats! What a way to go back to work! Also, be prepared for the shock your coworkers will have at seeing the newer you! Great to hear this!

Has it really been almost a full month!? Wow! I'm not sure what I'm going to do after the end of the month after this! (Just kidding) For those being sleeved today welcome to the Loser's Bench! I hope your surgeries have gone or will go smoothly and successfully and your recovery has been easy as a small tiny sliver of cake (no more jumbo sized pieces for us anymore!) For those over the next couple of days: June 29, 2012 EileenFrances -- Dr. Subhash Kini Robin33 -- Costa Rica tonibugg -- Dr. Rod Juarez SunnyCox - Dr. Kelly in Mexico TinaP - Dr Rodriguez June 30, 2012 lil lee -- Dr. Aceves in Mexicali Mrslittle -- Dr. Alvarez We have a spot waiting for you on the best bench in the world. The Loser's Bench! May your surgery be successful and complete. May your recovery be speedy and without issue. May you have no complications after coming home. And may you lose all the weight you ever dreamed of losing! Prayers and well wishes to all of you! Eric

The symptoms you were experiencing come very close to heat exhaustion! Did you at any time stop sweating? I actually had those symptoms about 12 years ago working in a warehouse job in Texas and was diagnosed with heat exhaustion. Are you sure you're getting enough Water and other fluids in? Please make sure you are, especially if you live in a hot environment like we have here in Texas during the summer (sorry, not sure where you're at). Also, if you're not feeling any better after your nap, be sure to get checked out! Take care. Eric

Here's to a successful surgery for both of you along with a speedy, healthy recovery with no complications! You'll both have prayer coverage. You both have seats on the Loser's bench waiting for you! eric

Everyone here is who's up for starting their new lives tomorrow! June 28, 2012 kkm23 -- Dallas Iwannabslim -- Dr. Jaime Ponce – sleeve revision Sleevertobe Mina05pit - Philadephia, PA Apricot111 ready4change79 We will keep you in prayers and send good thoughts your way as you get ready for your seat on the Loser's Bench! I look forward to hearing from each of you as to how you are doing!! God Speed, good luck and here's to a successful and safe surgery and a speedy healthy recovery!! Eric

Two items for me: one, I started full liquids today, so the first thing I had this morning was a Protein shake, or rather two ounces of a Protein Shake. I think perhaps I may have made it too thick, or I may have issues with downing a full portion. I'll have to see and talk to my wife about her experience. The other thing is that I think I may have popped a stitch this morning while picking a zucchini from our garden! Real sharp pain that has moved to a dull ache every now and then. Not serious I think (I have my one week follow up today so I will ask) but it's a reminder that I am not fully healed yet! My best advice so far is to be careful on bending over! Eric

Hi All, I got back from the hospital a while ago after having my endoscopy and am feeling better after finally having something to drink and eat. Well, drink mostly. I have to say that having the procedure at 5PM and not being able to drink for that long a period of time...ugh. The good news is that there appears to be nothing wrong on initial view from the doctor who performed the procedure. There were some polyps he found and have been sent off for testing, but he wasn't worried about them, so I won't be either. Tomorrow marks 14 days until my surgery. Tomorrow also starts my pre-op diet. All the tests are over for me. Bring on my new life! Eric

Good luck and God Speed to those being sleeved today! May your surgeries be successful and your recoveries be speedy and safe! June 26, 2012 locoladi Trista1975 -- Dr. Almanza-reyes, Mexico JTmoas s.ledbetter17 -- Dr. Edwards and Lane – mcg. Nardelkn cherryseven chuckles -- Dr. Keith Gersin Misslorlor MsPerry 1920-Zeta tumblersmom glocks90 suzilouise rudekitty ShrinkingBellyKelly loulou123 And to those who are being sleeved tomorrow, we wish you all the best with prayers for a safe, successful surgery and a speedy, healthy and successful recovery! We'll leave your seat on the Loser's Bench ready for you! June 27, 2012 herewegoagain Edward Mun -revision GivingItMyAll pkehrer mcsleevy - Dr. Sherman Yu in Houston, Tx Joyce Ellis-joy686 - revision MoreganK Praldous - Saranac lake NY Dr.Hill Carlashooter- Aworkinprogress - spider single incision with Dr. Robert Marema Ris26 kymwalla Eric

Granted, I'm only a week post op, but here's what I did and it seems to be working fine. I'm a desk jockey (software engineer) and I took a half day off on Monday, had my surgery on Tuesday, off Wed and Thurs, and I am working from home (one of the luxuries of my profession) from this past Friday to when I return on July 2nd to the office. As long as you are able to get your post op diet in while working, and you're feeling up to it (sometimes there is a fatigue factor as my wife experienced after she was sleeved), you would probably be able to do the half days for that time period, but if there's anyway to work from home at all, that to me anyway is the best solution.

So far my experience is pretty good. I was sleeved June 19, and am still on Clear Liquids until Wednesday. I have a rather pleasant "Pressure" is the best way for me to say it in my pouch when I have enough liquids in. It's not an uncomfortable "too full" feeling at all. Now I can tell you that when I take too big a sip, I do get some air in and that usually results in a good burp for me. I am taking in right now about 48 to 50 ounces a day of liquids without any issue whatsoever. Just to break that down, I'm usually taking in around 6 to 8 ounces at a time during the times I drink and that is over a period of maybe 10 minutes at most. I'm having no issues with Protein (drinking IsoPure) and am drinking a variety of clear liquids. (I hate boredom) Eric

It's really not that bad at all. I had to have one before my sleeve and to be honest I didn't know what to expect. They brought me into the room showed me everything, explained what everything was for and then I was put under. 20 minutes later I was waking up in recovery with a very dry and a little bit of a sore throat, but it was fine. Word of advice is do not drink very fast right after the procedure though! LOL Trust me on this, this is a piece of cake. Eric

I am SO glad they caught it! Keeping you in prayer! Eric

Congratulations on your weight loss and successful surgery!! A very great achievement for you! Welcome aboard. I look forward to hearing more from you!

Congratulations!!! That is really great news!

I'm doing well. I dropped another 3.1 pounds since yesterday bringing the total loss to 41 pounds since I started this whole thing. I have a feeling the weight loss will start slowing way down though. I believe a lot of what I am losing is "water" or Fluid weight. And I'm losing inches! My clothes are very loose so perhaps it's time to go shopping soon! (sorry, I happen to be a guy who likes to shop ) Fluid intake is steady, I'm taking in anywhere from 6 to 7 ounces an hour without issue, and I am so ready to start chewing again! I am very glad to hear you're doing so well. Thanks for asking about me. Eric

Alright everyone, lots of people starting their new lives today. Some should have already been in surgery and in recovery and some who are waiting. To those of you joining us on the Loser's Bench, Welcome! Prayers and well wishes have been and are being sent your way! To those of you who are getting ready for tomorrow: June 26, 2012 locoladi Trista1975 -- Dr. Almanza-reyes, Mexico JTmoas s.ledbetter17 -- Dr. Edwards and Lane – mcg. Nardelkn cherryseven chuckles -- Dr. Keith Gersin Misslorlor MsPerry 1920-Zeta tumblersmom glocks90 suzilouise rudekitty ShrinkingBellyKelly Know that you are in our prayers for a successful surgery, a healthy, rapid, successful recovery with no complications! Your places on the Loser's Bench are set and waiting! It's almost over for us June Sleevers. When June ends, there are still a lot more people being sleeved in other months, so be sure to join in on those conversations and cover them in prayers too! Eric

WOOT! Girl, you are on fire! That is awesome! Hey, don't forget to update you Ticker too! Show off that loss!

Chimera I can't give any advise on this, but I can tell you that I will keep you in prayer over it. I really hope this works out for you for the best. Eric

Hey great job on the weight loss!